Birdsong Break

Birdsong Break

Through the simple beauty of birdsong, this series creates a quiet space to appreciate the natural world right outside your door.

From the sandy beaches of Long Island's south shore to the quiet forests of Connecticut — enjoy the natural soundscape of our region with WSHU's Birdsong Break. Each week, we spotlight a new bird, inviting you to take a breath, listen, and let nature remind you to slow down. Birdsong Break airs every Friday evening at 5:50 p.m. and Sundays at 8:59 a.m. and 10:59 a.m. on our news/talk stations.

Audio comes from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library.

Black skimmer

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Part beach bird, part precision fishing machine — it’s the Black Skimmer!
Tufted titmouse

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Gray plumage, big eyes, and that distinctive tuft — it's the Tufted Titmouse!
Eastern Wood-Pewee

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That unique song is how the Eastern Wood-Pewee gets its name!
Northern Mockingbird

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Mockingbirds a vocal repertoire of up to 200 sounds mimicking other birds, frogs, insects, and even car alarms.
Common Grackle

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Loud, shiny, and fearless — meet the Common Grackle!
Gray Catbird

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The Gray Catbird gets its name from the "mew " sound it makes, similar to a cat.
Common Tern

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Watch your step when you're on the beach this summer — Common Tern lay their eggs right on the sand!
Mourning Dove

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You’ll hear the Mourning Dove's haunting song in the early morning, and more often in the summer months.
House Sparrow

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A regular guest at your backyard bird feeder, the House Sparrow is actually an invasive species.
American Robin

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One of our region’s most recognizable birds, the American Robin, hangs out along forest edges and open clearings looking for worms. Look for them around dawn and dusk when they’re most active.